The Australian Carob Co. Pure Raw Carob Kibble Nibbles, Organic

I got these for my tea blends. It gives a nice body and malt and beautiful chocolate flavor. It wasn't why I bought these, but I do love to snack on a piece or two when blending tea. They taste great, but be careful eating them. You will find an occasional seed, which is very hard and could definitely break your teeth. Also there are occasional pieces of stem and the top of the husk. Still, all in all, it's a natural product and it's delicious. Perfect for my needs. I would buy it again.

Really good! Carob is a taste you really enjoy or you don’t. If you like carob, you should enjoy the flavor If you don’t, you won’t. It’s got a flavor that is distinctly different from cacao and has almost no bitterness. The raw carob is noticeably sweeter than sugar free carob chips…the carob flavor is also more pronounced. Good for a crunchy munch and sates my sweet tooth without the sugar from sweetened chips or the fat from unsweetened ones. Texture is coarse but acceptable. Have to watch for seeds from the pods which are like pebbles and are not chewable. Gonna grind some of it in my spice grinder and test it in some sweet recipes…should be a versatile ingredient in my breakfasts. Just ordered a second bag to stash in my pantry.

I bought these kibble pod pod pieces by mistake. I had bought this brand's carob powder and really liked it. So, when reordering, I glanced at the packaging that is almost identical to the powder version and ordered it. When I got it, I was surprised, checked and read the Amazon reviews, and most were negative mainly about taste and texture. I wanted to return it but this item is not returnable. So, I decided to try it. Wow, I'm not sure why so many people were negative on it, because I found it to be sweet and good flavored. The texture is crunchy and initially hard, but it becomes soft if you chew it slowly. I rate it 4 stars because I don't think it's a good value. The powder is a better value, but the powder is a for a different use. I think I would definitely order this for a special occasion when, for instance, going backpacking.

Unfortunately, I didn't like these... They were difficult to chew, felt a bit like chewing bark, and I worried it would bother my gi tract (I have a lot of sensitivities). I thought these would have a similar texture and consistency to cacao nibs, but these are way tougher and didn't have the flavor I thought. Their other products are amazing though and I highly recommend the Carob powders and syrups!

If you want to discover a new, creative way to eat carob, look no further than Australian Carob Co’s Raw Carob Nibbles. Carob is NOT sweet unless sugar has been added — so don’t expect these to taste like Carob ice cream! — but they have a wonderfully rich, nutty, sweet flavor to them and they are lots of fun to chew on! Yes, they are also slightly hard — because they are from carob pods! So you simply chew them using your back teeth. They are a yummy snack and a fun, different, healthy treat. You won’t be disappointed if you have an open mind and know you are purchasing raw carob without any sugar added. Only negative is that I wish you could purchase a bulk amount at a more reasonable price! (They are slightly pricey for the amount — but worth it for the great flavor.) Can you look into a bulk offering, Australian Carob Co??!! We have tried other brands and nothing comes close to Australian Carob Co’s flavor, texture and sweetness. Delicious! Ordering another bag right now!

I really like unsweetened cacao nibs. And I was hoping this would be the carob version of that. But the pieces are larger than I expected and also very hard. Some pieces were too hard to chew, and I actually had to spit them out. I really like the Australian carob powder and was hoping to love this as much as a replacement for chocolate. If they were to make the pieces smaller, more like cacao nibs, I would probably enjoy the more.

I love these and will keep buying them. My parents gave me carob treats when I was a kid so I'm sentimental about the taste. These have no added sweetener, which is very important to me. Also, high fiber and good vitamin and mineral content. However, most Americans would never eat this. When you first put it in your mouth you feel like you're eating tree bark. Then you chew a few times and get the flavor and sweetness and realize it's not as hard to chew as you thought it would be. If you like healthy snacks, don't mind a little extra chewing (it's really not that much effort) you'll love this. Carob also has intestinal health benefits, lowers cholesterol and its glycemic index is low. However, if you can't handle the texture of the kibble, I suggest the powder. I add the powder to yogurt, and at some point will try making carob brownies with stevia rather than sugar. The other great thing about the kibble is that it doesn't require extra effort to prepare it, and you can pour some in a bag and take it with you as a snack, and it doesn't require refrigeration.

These are soooooo good. I was surprised when I saw how chewy, and sweet, and smelled like chocolate, but are not at all like it. You must try to switch today to this better alternative.